Press Releases

GETAC EXPANDS X600 RANGE OF RUGGED MOBILE WORKSTATIONS WITH LAUNCH OF POWERFUL NEW X600 SERVER AND X600 PRO-PCI MODELS

TAIPEI, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Getac has today announced the expansion of its flagship X600 rugged mobile workstation range with the launch of the X600 Server and X600 Pro-PCI. The new models will sit alongside the recently launched X600 and X600 Pro, creating a comprehensive lineup of rugged mobile workstations that are purpose-built to meet the demands of professionals working in challenging industries, such as defence, manufacturing...

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DESPITE HOLDING MORE THAN 8% OF THE WORLD'S PROVEN NATURAL GAS RESERVES, AFRICA REMAINS THE MOST ENERGY-POOR CONTINENT

LONDON, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Gas Union (IGU) in partnership with Hawilti Ltd. released an important new study on Gas for Africa, assessing the potential for domestic gas resources to energise Africa in line with the global energy transition. The African Energy Commission (AU-AFREC) and the Africa Finance Corporation endorse the report and its findings.

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Ping An launches first ocean carbon sink index insurance policy for marine ecosystem protection

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Property Casualty Insurance (Ping An P) has launched its first ocean carbon sink index insurance policy in the city of Dalian, announced Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An" or the "Group", HKEx:2318; SSE:601318). This follows Ping An P's pilot of the forest carbon sink remote sensing index insurance in 2021. The ocean carbon sink index insurance...

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Global Travel Technology Company GO7 Announces CEO and Grows Leadership Team

MIAMI and LONDON and TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GO7, a travel technology company committed to transforming travel brands by putting power back into their hands, has announced the appointment of Meir Hadassi Turner as Chief Executive Officer and Yossi Hershko as Chief Technology and Product Officer. The two executives join an experienced and growing team of over 100 employees representing 23 nationalities and 731 collective...

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New IBM survey reveals the greatest perceived barrier to professional or technical skill development is that programs are too expensive

ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Job seekers, students, and career changers around the world want to pursue roles related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across different industries, but say they are not familiar with career options. At the same time, online training and digital credentials are emerging as a recognized pathway to opportunity as respondents plan to seek new jobs in the year ahead.

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IKAN, NUSA DUA'S ELEVATED BEACHFRONT DINING DESTINATION IS NOW OPEN

BALI, Indonesia, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The quiet, meandering coast of Nusa Dua just welcomed a thrilling addition into its neighborhood. Having undergone a complete revamp, Ikan at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali offers a one-of-a-kind destination to dine, drink and savor life at its best. 

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Omdia : LCD TV makers' purchase orders trend up from 2Q23 with annual buy plan growth by 8% focused on 50-inch+

LONDON, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The long-awaited demand recovery for LCD TV panel orders from the global top Korean and Chinese TV makers is around the corner according to Omdia's TV Display OEM Intelligence Service.  Omdia estimates a strong rebound of 19% year on year (YoY) is expected in 2Q23 along with the anticipation of reaching 161.4 million units or an increase of 8% YoY focused in 50-inch and larger screen sizes. If this 2023...

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KPS CAPITAL PARTNERS TO ACQUIRE CONTROLLING OWNERSHIP OF PRINCESS YACHTS

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KPS Capital Partners, LP ("KPS") announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling equity interest in Princess Yachts (Holdings) Limited, ("Princess Yachts" or the "Company"), a leading global manufacturer of luxury motor yachts. Existing stockholders will retain ownership in the Company. Completion of the transaction is expected in the first quarter of 2023 and is...

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First "Unitized" Stablecoin Protocol: Unitas Foundation Releases Whitepaper

SINGAPORE and NEW DELHI and TAIPEI, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unitas Foundation defines a new stablecoin category -- unitized stablecoins, which serve as units of account representing emerging market currencies. Its whitepaper Unitas: A Decentralized, Exogenously Over-Reserved, USD-Denominated Unitized Stablecoin Protocol for Emerging Markets is released in six languages: English, Traditional and Simplified Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and...

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Heidrick & Struggles Adds New Consultant in the Middle East

HONG KONG, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, added one principal to its Heidrick Consulting business in the Middle East in January 2023. Monica Cernikova joined Heidrick Struggles as a principal in the Dubai office. With a decade of consulting experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, Monica focuses on strategy,...

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Kakao Entertainment announces 2023 production lineup as it expands its premium content portfolio to global markets

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kakao Entertainment announced plans to develop some 30 movies and TV series this year with production companies in its studio network. This year's development slate is more ambitious in scale than the 20 titles produced last year. Roughly, a dozen titles are already confirmed for release within this year by global streaming platforms, movie theaters, and TV stations; other titles will be...

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Kakao Entertainment set to launch new webtoon exploring the multiverse story of virtual girl group "MAVE:"

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kakao Entertainment today announced the upcoming global release of a webtoon based on the new virtual idol group, MAVE:. Set for launch on the company's global platforms, the new title is expected to draw readers into the world of an up-and-coming webtoon genre centered on K-pop, while driving more momentum for MAVE: as the group continues to captivate global fans....

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CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW HONOREE DIVES INTO AUSTRALIAN POOL MARKET

SYDNEY, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh from an award-winning showing at one of the world's biggest tech events and just a week after gifting the world's biggest music stars its products at the 65th Grammy Awards, Aiper is making a splash in the Australian market with its revolutionary new pool cleaning robots. Favoured by American consumers, Aiper is diving into Australian pools with gusto, consumers lapping up the innovative brand that...

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Zilliqa completes spin-off of gaming division into standalone business Roll1ng Thund3rz

LONDON, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zilliqa Research Pte. Ltd., developers of the Zilliqa blockchain – a high-performance, high-security and low-fee layer-1 blockchain protocol, today announces that it has completed the spin-off of its gaming division into a new standalone business, Roll1ng Thund3rz (RTz). The spin-off of Zilliqa's gaming division into Roll1ng Thund3rz marks a significant milestone for the company, as it pursues a strategy...

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REALTY ONE GROUP TO OPEN IN THE PHILIPPINES

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Realty ONE Group, a modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brand and ONE of the fastest growing franchisors in the world, has sold the franchise rights to new owners and strategic partners in the Philippines who are ready to bring the popular, dynamic real estate brand to Southeast Asia. New owners Mike and Kit Tan will work to greatly expand Realty ONE Group, with its dynamic brand, unique COOLTURE (cool +...

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Mixpanel analytics now embeddable in top collaboration tools for faster product innovation

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mixpanel, the product analytics solution for product teams powering more than 7,000 of the world's most innovative digital companies, today announces 'Embeddable reports' for tools like Coda, FigJam and Notion. The integration means anyone can now share Mixpanel analyses in these, and hundreds of other tools, to make collaborative product decisions faster, based on data insights about the behavior...

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Via closes financing round at $3.5B valuation, raising $110M to expand TransitTech portfolio

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Via, the global leader in TransitTech, today announces it has closed a financing round led by 83North, with participation from new and existing investors including Exor N.V., Pitango, Janus Henderson, CF Private Equity, Planven Entrepreneur Ventures, Riverpark Ventures, and ION Crossover Partners. The round values Via at $3.5B, at the same price per share as the company's previous financing in November...

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Havas Health & You Appoints Internationally Recognized Creative Alex Okada as Chief Creative Officer of Havas Lynx Group

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world's largest health and wellness network, Havas Health You (HH) is building on its creative momentum by appointing Alex Okada as CCO of Havas Lynx Group, one of its leading health communications agencies. Alex joined Havas Lynx Group on February 1st and will work closely with Lynx's newly appointed CEO Claire Knapp and HH Global CCO Eric Weisberg to help architect the creative future of...

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Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training in Under-Resourced Region Improves Physician Knowledge

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A study published for the March 2023 issue of Journal of Radiology Nursing demonstrates that a short training course in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) can measurably improve physician knowledge in under-resourced regions. The Mission POCUS in Haiti study focused on training and documenting the effectiveness of a short POCUS training course supported by the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification...

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NetSfere Earns Frost & Sullivan's 2023 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership Award in the Secure Messaging Solutions Industry

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost Sullivan recently researched the secure messaging solutions industry and, based on its findings, recognizes NetSfere with the 2023 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership Award. NetSfere provides users with security and message delivery capabilities with pioneering features, such as device-to-device encryption, high-definition audio, cloud-based secure storage of messages and files,...

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